Woodwind orchestra - Cor anglais 1/2 - Philipp Dangas
Woodwind orchestra - Cor anglais 1/2 [Unison combinations]
General information about the unison combinations with the Cor anglais
The substantial sound of the English horn is striking and full of character. It is suitable for solo tasks with strong expression. The sound of the Cor anglais lends itself just as well to merging with the sound of other instruments. It gives great intensity to the English horn sound.
The sound of the Cor anglais low and middle registers blends perfectly with the sound of the violas. The combination of Cor anglais and violas emphasizes the harsh sound of the instruments.
With the unison combination between Cor anglais and horn, , the soft horn sound is achieved. This gives the horn something similar to a trumpet. Without losing its distinctive features.
Example of the unison combinations with the Cor anglais
An exceptional example of the unison combination between the English horn and the French horn can be found in the prelude to Richard Wagner's opera The Flying Dutchman.
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